What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Round Lake Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Round Lake Beach is to line 550 bus and line 806 bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Round Lake Beach?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Round Lake Beach is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Round Lake Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Round Lake Beach. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 and arriving at Cedar Lake/Hawthorne via Crystal Lake Metra Station and Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Round Lake Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Round Lake Beach. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Round Lake via Western Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Elgin to Round Lake Beach?

The distance between Elgin and Round Lake Beach is 75 miles. The road distance is 32.2 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin to Round Lake Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Round Lake Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $7 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Round Lake Beach?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Elgin to Round Lake Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Round Lake Beach bus from?

Elgin to Round Lake Beach bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Round Lake Beach train from?

Elgin to Round Lake Beach train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Round Lake Beach?

The best way to get from Elgin to Round Lake Beach is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $7 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 550 bus and line 806 bus, which costs $4 - $9 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Elgin to Round Lake Beach bus arrive?

Elgin to Round Lake Beach bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Crystal Lake Metra Station.

Where does the Elgin to Round Lake Beach train arrive?

Elgin to Round Lake Beach train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Western Ave station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Round Lake Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Round Lake Beach is 32 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Elgin to Round Lake Beach.

Where can I stay near Round Lake Beach?

There are 191+ hotels available in Round Lake Beach.

Elgin to Round Lake Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 550 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Round Lake Beach by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Western Avetrain Md-W
2. Take the train from Western Ave to Round Laketrain Md-N
3h 21m
$7–10
Line 550 bus, line 806 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus 550
2. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Fox Lake Town Centerbus 806
3h 58m
$4–8
Drive 32 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Round Lake Beachcar 32 mi
44 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elgin to Round Lake Beachtaxi 32 mi
44 min
$100–130

Elgin to Round Lake Beach by train

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3h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 74.7 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Round Lake Beach, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Round Lake via Western Ave in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Cedar Lake/Hawthorne via Crystal Lake Metra Station, Fox Lake Town Center, and Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance in around 3h 58m.

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